Unit Secretary, Emergency Department, Part Time, Voorhees

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical and secretarial duties in the Emergency Department nursing unit and prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records. This is a part-time, on-site position at Virtua Health’s Voorhees location. The schedule is one rotating 12-hour day per week, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., on the second shift.

Requirements

Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry, and the ability to quickly learn and become proficient with unit computer systems.
Understanding of or familiarity with medical terminology, or the ability to learn it quickly to process and maintain accurate medical records.
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully, and courteously with customers and staff at all levels.
Ability to multitask effectively.
High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting.
Additional coursework in the medical support field.

Responsibilities

Process and maintain clerical information for the unit.
Respond to, screen, and refer telephone messages and requests about patient information and unit operations to appropriate personnel.
Assist with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
Maintain patients’ electronic medical records and ensure charts and records are complete and accurate.
Communicate consults by contacting providers.
Facilitate patient admission, discharge, and transfer status.
Coordinate patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
Maintain supplies and equipment, place service orders, and coordinate with Environmental Support Services as required.